[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H9396-H9398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MURRAY WATSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Comer). Under the Speaker's announced 
policy of January 3, 2017, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores) is 
recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader.

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  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Murray Watson, Jr., of 
Mart, Texas, who passed away on July 24, 2018.
  Murray was born in 1932 in Mart, Texas, to Murray Watson, Sr., and 
Ethel Bryson Watson. He graduated from Mart High School in 1949, from 
Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in 1952, and a juris 
doctorate from Baylor in 1954. In 1957, he was elected to the Texas 
House of Representatives. In 1963, he was elected to the Texas Senate, 
where he served for 10 years.
  During his lifetime in elected office, Murray was involved in 
crafting and passing many pieces of influential legislation, including 
the establishment of what is now known as Texas State Technical 
College, a vocational school based in Waco, with campuses all across 
our State. Murray served as the school's general counsel, and the 
Watson family's contributions to the school are significant. Both 
Murray and his wife have buildings named in their honor on the TSTC 
campus in Waco.

  His passion for education extended long after his retirement from 
politics. He took a leading role in founding the Brazos Higher 
Education Authority and Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, 
Inc., to help students fund their education. He also served as a 
trustee of the McLennan Community College Foundation. In 2017, he was 
named Baylor Lawyer of the Year for his commitment to education and his 
philanthropic spirit.
  Murray was a member of the Rotary Club of Waco, the Austin Avenue 
Methodist Church, the Baylor Masonic Lodge, the Waco Scottish Rite 
Consistory, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Baylor Law Alumni 
Association, the Baylor Bear Foundation, and the Baylor Founders Club.
  While Murray was committed to serving others, his role as a family 
man was the pride of his life. He allowed nothing to come between him 
and his family, including Greta, his wife of nearly 59 years, two 
children, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. Murray also owned 
and operated the family's ranch and historic feed store in Mart, Texas.
  Mr. Speaker, Murray's life was defined by his service to those all 
around him. He worked tirelessly to better our community and families 
all across America. He will be forever remembered as a selfless 
servant, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend to hundreds.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Watson family. We also lift up the family and friends of Murray 
Watson, Jr., in our prayers.
  I have requested that a United States flag be flown over the Capitol 
to honor the life and legacy of Murray Watson, Jr.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and women, and for our first responders.


                     Honoring Sheriff David Greene

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Milam County Sheriff 
David Greene of Cameron, Texas, who passed away on July 20, 2018.
  Sheriff Greene was born in 1952 in Sherman, Texas, to Oscar and 
Marguerite Greene. In 1996, he married Janell Rene Morin. He had three 
sons and was blessed with three grandsons.
  Sheriff Greene dedicated his life to public service in Texas. He 
served as a game warden for the Texas Park and Wildlife Service for 
almost 30 years before becoming a Milam County constable. In 2008, 
David was elected Milam County sheriff and was reelected for two 
additional 4-year terms.
  Sheriff Greene went well beyond the call of duty in 2010 by 
establishing the Milam County Sheriff's Office Brown Santa program to 
raise money to buy Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in 
Milam County. This year's fundraiser was held just 8 days after Sheriff 
Greene's passing and was the largest in the event's history, a 
testament to Sheriff Greene's character and his impact on Milam County.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Greene's life was defined by his service to 
those around him. He worked tirelessly to better our community. He will 
be forever remembered as a selfless public servant, a husband, a 
father, a grandfather, and a friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Greene family. We also lift up the family and friends of Sheriff 
David Greene in our prayers.
  I requested that a United States flag be flown over the Capitol to 
honor the life and legacy of Sheriff David Greene.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and women who protect us from external 
threats, and for our first responders who protect us here at home.


                         Honoring Olive DeLucia

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Olive DeLucia of 
Bryan, Texas, who passed away on August 12, 2018.
  Olive was born on June 16, 1924, in Audubon, New Jersey. As a young 
woman during World War II, she served in the United States Naval 
Reserve in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, more 
commonly known as the WAVES program.
  In 1958, she moved with her husband and two sons to Bryan-College 
Station, Texas. Once in Texas, Olive made a career working for Texas 
A&M University for 30 years. While working for The Association of 
Former Students, our alumni association, she served as the director of 
class programs and later oversaw the Traveling Aggies program, which 
gave her the ability to visit all seven continents. She was thanked for 
her service to the university with the President's Distinguished 
Service Award and was named as a Fish Camp namesake.
  Even though she was only about 5 feet tall, she had immense wisdom. I 
remember the days that she would give me that look and tell me what I 
had done wrong or how to do things better, and I always paid attention 
to what Olive DeLucia told me to do.

  Mr. Speaker, Olive's life was defined by her service to those around 
her. Her life enriched the lives of many. She will be forever 
remembered as a selfless servant, an Aggie, a mother, a grandmother, 
and a dear friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the entire DeLucia family. We also lift up the family and friends of 
Olive DeLucia in our prayers.
  I have requested that a United States flag be flown over the Capitol 
to honor the life and legacy of Olive DeLucia.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and women who protect us overseas, and 
for our first responders who keep us safe at home.


                         Honoring George Boyett

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor George Boyett of 
College Station, Texas, who passed away on September 7, 2018.
  George was born in 1935 and was a native of the Brazos Valley. He 
graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1953 and attended Texas 
A&M University. At Texas A&M, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, 
the Ross Volunteers, and the swim team.
  In 1957, he married his wife, Gaytha, at the Texas A&M All Faiths 
Chapel.
  Upon graduation in 1958, he served our country in the United States 
Army for 6 years before returning to College Station while continuing 
to serve in the Army Reserve.
  George was a successful businessman, forming local firms and 
companies before he was elected as a Brazos County justice of the peace 
in 1988. His precincts were redistricted and renumbered many times 
throughout his tenure, but he most recently served as the justice of 
the peace in precinct 3, which included much of the Texas A&M campus, 
before retiring in 2015.

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  During his career as a judge, George taught at the National Judicial 
College and the Texas Department of Public Safety. He also served as a 
reserve sheriff's deputy for the Burleson County Sheriff's Office and 
as an associate judge for the city of College Station.
  His dedication to public service went far beyond law enforcement and 
the judiciary system. George was a dedicated volunteer within the 
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints and the Boy Scouts of 
America.
  After becoming an Eagle Scout as a young man, George continued his 
involvement in the Boy Scouts, serving at the troop, district, and 
council levels. He was awarded the Silver Buffalo by the Sam Houston 
Area Council and the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award for his 
work in Boy Scouts.
  Mr. Speaker, George's life was defined by his selfless service to 
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around him. He worked tirelessly to better our community through his 
capacity as a judge and his involvement with the Boy Scouts. He will be 
forever remembered as a selfless servant, a mentor, a husband, a 
father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, and a friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Boyett family. We also lift up the family and friends of George 
Boyett in our prayers.
  I have requested that a United States flag be flown over the Capitol 
to honor the life and legacy of George Boyett.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and women who serve us, and for our first 
responders who keep us safe at home.


                     Honoring Mary Fay Lucas Arnold

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Fay Lucas Arnold 
of Bryan, Texas, who passed away on November 29, 2017.
  Mary was born in east Texas on November 17, 1920, to William and Cora 
Terrell. In 1943, in the midst of World War II, Mary decided to serve 
her Nation by joining the Women's Army Corps. A few months later, she 
met William Everett ``Bill'' Lucas, and they married in January of 
1944.
  After the war, Bill's work took him, Mary, and their family to live 
in Haiti, Venezuela, and College Station, Texas. Upon retirement, Bill 
and Mary moved to Bryan, Texas.
  Bill passed away in 1972, and Mary later married T.H. ``John'' 
Arnold.
  Mary was active in serving the Bryan-College Station community. She 
was the assistant credit manager at Sears in Bryan and was one of the 
two oldest living members of the First Baptist Church in College 
Station. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and belonged 
to the American Legion and the VFW Auxiliary.
  Mr. Speaker, Mary's life was defined by her selfless service to those 
around her. She was loved by her community and, certainly, left an 
enduring legacy. She will be forever remembered as a veteran, community 
leader, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-
grandmother, and a dear friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Lucas and Arnold families. We also lift up the family and friends 
of Mary Fay Lucas Arnold in our prayers.
  I have requested that a United States flag be flown over the Capitol 
to honor the life and legacy of Mary Arnold.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and women who serve us, and for our first 
responders who keep us safe at home.


                  Honoring Bob Beamon's 100th Birthday

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James Robert Beamon of 
Edge, Texas, who turned 100 years old on September 15, 2018.
  Mr. Beamon, who is known as Bob to his friends, was born in Eufala, 
Alabama. His family moved to Goliad, Texas, when he was 2 years old. In 
true Texas style, he would ride his horse to school with his younger 
brother.
  As a young man in the 1930s, he attended a house dance, where he met 
Annie Juanita Clifton. Annie and Bob were married on December 13, 1937, 
and were married for 74 years.
  At the outbreak of World War II, Bob was drafted into military 
service. Although he could have opted to defer, Bob went on to serve in 
the United States Navy as a gunner for the PB4Y-2 Privateer patrol 
plane in the 106th Squadron, the Fighting Wolverines. Bob flew 17 
missions for the Navy in the war's Pacific theater before returning to 
the United States.
  After his service, he came home and raised five children with Annie, 
four sons and one daughter. He worked for more than 60 years in the 
painting business and eventually owned his own company.
  Now retired, Bob enjoys making Wahoo game boards for his family, 
visiting military museums, and, until recently, enjoyed hunting and 
fishing.
  Recently, Bob celebrated his 100th birthday with dozens of friends 
and several generations of his family. He recounted many stories from 
his military service days and played with his great-grandson, Rage, who 
turned 1 year old also on September 15.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Bob on this joyous occasion, and 
I know that his family and friends love him and are proud of him. I 
wish him many more years of health and happiness.
  I have requested that a United States flag be flown over the United 
States Capitol to honor Bob Beamon's 100th birthday.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and women who serve us, and for our first 
responders who keep us safe at home.


                          Honoring Air Med 12

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize CHI St. Joseph's 
Hospital Air Med 12 team for their outstanding achievements in 
providing lifesaving services for residents of the Brazos Valley.
  In May of 2005, PHI Air Medical formed Air Med 12, the first air 
medical program to serve the Brazos Valley. Prior to this time, the 
only air medical support was available from Houston, with response 
times of more than an hour.
  For patients in the Brazos Valley, such wait times made air medical 
support an unrealistic solution to their health emergencies. PHI 
partnered with St. Joseph's Hospital, which was looking to expand 
services within their trauma center.
  Just a few months later, in August 2005, Air Med 12 would lead a 
group of four helicopters into New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. 
These would be the first civilian medical helicopters in the city after 
the storm passed. Subsequent hurricane response teams have used Air Med 
12's leadership and example to improve medical care for storm 
survivors.
  Disaster response is not the only way Air Med 12 has revolutionized 
air medical support. In 2008, three members of the Air Med 12 team were 
tragically lost in an accident outside of Huntsville. Since that loss, 
the Air Med 12 team has become involved in improving safety standards 
for all air medical support that include increased weather minimums, 
the use of night vision goggles on every flight, and national 
collaboration amongst air medical providers.
  Air Med 12 has shaped more than just air medical support in the 
Brazos Valley. Their group values development of clinical education and 
collaboration with the Texas A&M College of Medicine's School of Rural 
Public Health and College of Nursing have brought a high standard of 
healthcare across central Texas and the Brazos Valley.
  The impact of Air Med 12 cannot be understated. In 2018 alone, they 
have transported 23 critical pediatric patients to specialty hospitals, 
administered 27 units of blood to patients either directly at the scene 
or at rural hospitals, and, in August, completed a record number of 48 
flights in one month.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor Air Med 12 and CHI St. Joseph's 
Hospital for the work they have done to provide the Brazos Valley with 
improved emergency medical care.
  I have requested that a United States flag be flown over the United 
States Capitol to honor Air Med 12.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our military men and woman who serve us, and for our first 
responders who keep us safe at home.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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